South Dakota

Duration of Registration Requirement

Life. S.D. Codified Laws § 22-24B-19.

Early Termination:

Certain tier II offenders convicted of incest/bestiality may petition for removal after 25 years. See section 22-24B-19.1.

Offenders of any tier may petition for exemption from community safety zone restrictions only after 10 years. See section 22-24B-27. Not available for offense against child under 13. See section 22-24B-27(5).

Registration terminates upon dismissal following deferred adjudication under See sections 23A-27-14 and 22-24B-2.

Pardon may relieve registration obligation, and specific provisions in pardon regulations suggest that it may.

Early Termination for Juvenile Offenders:

Tier I juvenile and youthful offenders convicted of certain age-based offenses may petition for termination after 10 years. See section 22-24B-19.

Registration terminates upon dismissal following suspended adjudication under See sections 26-8C-4. and 22-24B-2.

Eligibility:

All relief (other than deferred adjudication) is not available for recidivist sex offenders.  Also. the court considers full criminal record.

Other Notes:

25 year tier II/tier I juvenile or youthful offenders must demonstrate that petitioner does not pose a risk or danger to the community.

Regarding community safety zone restrictions:, the court must find that petitioner is not likely to offend again.

To receive a pardon, the Board may require a psychosexual evaluation.

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